Windows/OS X/Linux: If your media library looks anything like mine, it could use a tuneup. Missing subtitles, files that XBMC or Plex just won't recognize because they're not named properly, missing episode, series or movie info, the list goes on. Thankfully Filebot is an open source, cross-platform batch file renaming and organization tool that will whip your library into shape in no time.

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Filebot is a breeze to use, and you can drag and drop tons of files onto it at one time and let it do most of the work for you. It'll download subtitles, automatically recognize TV shows, movies, and series names, download relevant information and artwork, and more. The app will even organize new files automatically for you so your library doesn't end up in the same sad shape it may be in now. The best part is that Filebot knows the naming conventions supported by most HTPC front-end applications and media players, so it can batch rename the files for you so everything stays nicely organized.

The video tutorial above is long, but it's a great primer on how to use the app if you run into problems. Filebot can also be used as part of a fully automated media center that grabs new media as soon as it's available. It's completely free, open source, and available for Windows, OS X, and multiple flavors of Linux. Hit the link below to download, or to read more about the app's features.